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Tearful Obama calls for action after shooting

By By BEN FELLERAP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) - A tearful President Barack Obama said Friday he grieved first as a father about the massacre at a Connecticut elementary school, declaring, "Our hearts are broken today." He called for "meaningful action" to prevent such shootings

Black women battle obesity with dialogue, action

By By STACY A. ANDERSONAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Nicole Ari Parker was motivated by frustration. For Star Jones, it was a matter of life or death. Toni Carey wanted a fresh start after a bad breakup. All three have launched individual campaigns that reflect an emerging priority for

Former Marine Sentenced To Five Years For Receipt Of Child Pornography

Department Of Justice Press Release: SPOKANE, Wash. - Michael C. Ormsby, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced that Jason Talbott, age 34, formerly of Spokane, Washington, was sentenced to five years in Federal prison for receipt of child pornography. Following

Correction: Meth-Prescription story

ST. LOUIS (AP) - In a story Dec. 4 about the sale of a decongestant that contains what its manufacturer says is a new form of pseudoephedrine that can't be used to make methamphetamine, The Associated Press misidentified the DEA. It is the Drug Enforcement Administration, not the Drug